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How do you spell Balance?

Correct spelling

balance

One L. BAL + ANCE.

Why is balance spelled this way?

From Latin bilanx, having two scale pans. BI (two) + LANX (plate). Balance is two plates held even — equilibrium between opposing forces.

Common misspellings of balance

balanseballancebalencebalince

Example

She lost her balance on the ice.

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The correct spelling is "balance". One L. BAL + ANCE.
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